Transparency Through Election Observation*
Language(s): English
Published: 2010
This presentation describes the emergence and state of election monitoring, its contribution to democratic transition, and problems and shortcomings of election observation. It also focuses on vote count verification and improving professionalism.
How to Obtain a License for Community Radio Stations
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2022-11-18
Ethics in Online Publishing
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2022-11-18
A Guide for Citizen Journalists to Counter Hate Speech and Violent Extremism
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2022-11-18
Citizen Journalism and Ethical standards of News Editing
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2022-11-18
Women's Rights and Kuwaiti Family Law Weekly Article Series I&II
Language(s):
Published: 2011
A group of Kuwaiti male and female family law attorneys with varying political and religious backgrounds and ideologies have been working collaboratively on a weekly newspaper articles in order to educate the public and raise awareness on women’s rights and family law issues. The first article series described each article of Kuwait's family law, and the second series is dealing with specific cases and the application of the family law in Kuwait.
The articles are available in Arabic at the following website:
Moroccan Family Code
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2011
The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), OHCHR
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2011
This resource reviews the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), a multilateral treaty adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1966. The ICCPR commits its parties to respect the civil and political rights of individuals, including the right to life, freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freedom of assembly, electoral rights and rights to due process and a fair trial.
For more information on ICCPR, please visit the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) http://www2.ohchr.org/english/law/ccpr.htm
Tunisian Family Code
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2011
Global and Regional Perspectives on Money and Politics in Political Campaigns
Language(s): English
Published: 2010
The presentation describes challenges facing emerging democracies and factors different from western systems that can impact campaign finance. Results from a study of campaign finance are summarized.
Women's Rights in Kuwaiti Personal Status Law and Bahraini Judicial Rulings (Practical)
Language(s): English, Arabic
Published: 2011
The Practical Part of the Women's Rights in Kuwaiti Personal Status Law and the Bahraini Shari'a Judicial Rulings documents two national campaigns on women's rights and family law launched by civil society in the State of Kuwait and the Kingdom of Bahrain. This portion also places the campaigns within the framework of the larger movement for family law reform in each country as well as advocacy strategies and lessons learned for women’s rights activists in the Gulf region and beyond.
Investigative Journalism: Conducting Interviews
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2010
This presentation gives tips for conducting interviews. It covers different modes of interviews, including opinion, background and detail, and describes how and when each should be used.
New York City Campaign Finance Board
Language(s): English
Published: 2010
This presentation describes the Campaign Finance Board (CFB) in New York, campaign finance components, mandates, public funding issues and audit reports.
Digital Security for the Arab World
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2013
This magazine on digital security reviews online censorship and security vulnerabilities in social networking sites in the Arab World. It also provides detailed information about ways to protect your privacy online, securing smartphone and ensuring mobile phones safety.
Investigative Journalism: Research and Writing
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2010
This presentation focuses on researching and writing journalistic stories. It includes detailed instructions on how to plan for producing an investigative news story.
The European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR), Council of Europe
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2011
This resource includes the text of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) (formally the Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms). The ECHR is an international treaty that aims to protect human rights and fundamental freedoms in Europe.
For more information, please visit the Council of Europe at http://conventions.coe.int/treaty/Commun/QueVoulezVous.asp?NT=005&CL=ENG.
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), OHCHR
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2011
This file includes the text of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), which was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1948. The Declaration consists of 30 articles, regional human rights instruments, and national constitutions and laws.
For information, please visit the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) http://www.ohchr.org/en/udhr/pages/introduction.aspx.
The Beijing Platform for Action, UN
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2011
This file includes the text of “Declaration and Platform for Action," which was addressed at the United Nations Fourth World Conference on Women in 1995 in Beijing, China. The Declaration aspired at achieving greater equality and opportunity for women.
For more information, please visit the United Nations (UN) at http://www.un.org/womenwatch/daw/beijing/platform/plat1.htm.
Investigative Journalism
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2010
This presentation covers various topics in investigative journalism, including research, investigating, editing and publishing investigative news articles. It also includes suggested templates for formatting news articles in a descriptive, explanatory or narrative style.
Tunisia: A Free Press Prepares for Elections
Language(s): French
Published: 2013
This handbook, in French, is a practical guide for journalists reporting on elections in Tunisia. It emphasizes the importance of impartial reporting, fact-checking and reliable sourcing.
Investigative Journalism: Social Media Platforms
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2010
This presentation gives an overview of various social media platforms on the web, such as Facebook and Blogger. It includes practical instructions on how to do effective Google searches and how to upload videos to YouTube.
The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, OHCHR
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2011
This resource focuses on the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR), a multilateral treaty adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1966. It commits its parties to work toward granting economic, social and cultural rights (ESCR) to individuals. The ICESCR includes labor rights and the right to health, education and an adequate standard of living.
For more information on The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, please visit the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) at http://www2.ohchr.org/english/law/cescr.htm.